February 1890 (10 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Very Good. 10 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 14 x 22 cms. Category: Book Collector; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Fine. First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 1890 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour archive photographs and theatre posters throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781841586175 STAGE & THEATRE.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a journey to Plymouth, a town at the heart of the Pilgrim story. The author weaves detailed accounts and colorful anecdotes from 17th-century chronicles, records, and the journals of the Pilgrims themselves with vivid imagery of modern-day Plymouth, painting a landscape that breathes with history. The author delves into the daily lives of the Pilgrims and their descendants, exploring the challenges they faced, their joys, their trials, their unwavering faith, human frailties, and the vibrant and sometimes humorous local culture that developed over centuries. This book documents the deep roots of American history, shedding light on how Plymouth became the cradle of a nation. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the roots of the American story and the enduring impact of the Pilgrims' legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book looks at the life of Mark Hopkins, a towering figure in American education and religion who served as the fourth president of Williams College. It explores his profound influence on generations of students and his contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology. The author analyzes Hopkins's writings and sermons, which exemplify his commitment to Christian principles and his belief in the power of education to shape moral character. Through Hopkins's exceptional life and work, this book offers insights into the intellectual and spiritual currents that shaped American society in the nineteenth century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: Very Good. Hard back publisher's original olive cloth covers, gilt stamping to upper panel. 13" x 10½". London residence letter-headed paper SIGNED by the author and dated 1932 by Myra Hess pasted to front end paper of volume I : 'To Iris Simmons, Congratulating you on this year's musical achievement. With my best wishes Myra Hess'. Volume II with "Myra Hess Prize" wood cut bookplate by J. Harrison 'Presented To Iris Simmons'. First volume 10 Sonatas [Opus 2-14], Second volume 10 Sonatas [Opus 22-49]. English and German parallel text. Dame Myra Hess was a British pianist born in London in 1890 where she studied, mainly under Tobias Matthay, and made her debut in 1907. She made a great reputation in Europe and America and during the Second World War instituted and ran the lunch-hour concerts at the National Gallery, almost the only chamber music to be heard in London during the period of the air-raids. Both volumes in Very Good condition with minor surface rubbing to covers. Member of the P.B.F.A. SHEET MUSIC.…

Condition: Fine. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). Quarto. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 60 pp with a small amount of monochrome illustrations and photographs. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. FEMINISM & FEMINISTS.

No Binding. Condition: Good. 1st edition, parchment document folded into 9 sections. Age toned else clean and unmarked. G+.

Hampton, Illinois: S.n., [February? 1890]. A Fatal Fall Through Thin Ice [Broadside]. [Accidental Death]. [Illinois]. $50.00 Reward! The Above Reward will be Paid for the Recovery the [sic] Body of Miss Jennie Warren, Who was Drowned by Breaking Through the Ice at Hampton, Saturday, February 1st. Hampton, Illinois: S.n., [February? 1890]. 13" x 9-1/2" broadside. Light browning, some wear and chipping to edges, vertical and horizontal fold lines, some with clean tears, which are mended on verso with archival tape, tiny hole near center where fold lines cross. A curious, and poignant, item. $350. * The victim was "17 years of age, short, dark completed, weight about 115 pounds." This appears to be an unrecorded broadside. Hampton, Illinois: S.n., [February? 1890]. (illustrator). …